Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 2

TERM – 3^RD TERM

WEEK SEVEN

Class: Senior Secondary School 2

Age: 16 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: ANIMAL HUSBANDRY

Topic: PRACTICAL ON ANIMAL FEEDS

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

I.) Formulate diet for different classes of farm animals

II.) Identify different feed ingredients used for diet formulation

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

NOTE

PRACTICAL ON ANIMAL FEEDS

Practical Session: Diet Formulation and Feed Ingredient Identification for Farm Animals

Objective:

The objective of this practical session is to expose students to diet formulation for different classes of farm animals and to familiarize them with various feed ingredients commonly used in diet formulation.

Materials Needed:

1. Feed formulation software or tables.
2. Ingredients for diet formulation (e.g., blood meal, fish meal, cottonseed cake, oyster shell, groundnut cake, maize grains).
3. Laboratory equipment (scales, measuring cups, mixing bowls).
4. Personal protective equipment (PPE) for students (e.g., gloves, lab coats).
5. Whiteboards or flip charts for demonstrations.
6. Notebooks and pens for students.

Procedure:

1. Introduction (15 minutes):

   - Provide an overview of the objectives and structure of the practical session.

   - Explain the importance of diet formulation for different classes of farm animals, such as starters, growers, and finishers.

   - Discuss the nutritional requirements and feeding strategies for each class of farm animal.

2. Diet Formulation Exercise (60 minutes):

   - Divide students into small groups and assign each group a specific class of farm animal (e.g., starters, growers, finishers).

   - Provide students with feed formulation software or tables and instruct them to formulate a complete diet for their assigned class of farm animal.

   - Guide students in selecting appropriate feed ingredients and calculating ingredient proportions to meet the nutritional needs of the target animals.

   - Encourage students to consider factors such as protein, energy, vitamins, and minerals when formulating their diets.

3. Ingredient Identification Activity (60 minutes):

   - Present students with a variety of feed ingredients commonly used in diet formulation, such as blood meal, fish meal, cottonseed cake, oyster shell, groundnut cake, and maize grains.

   - Display each feed ingredient and provide information on its nutritional composition, uses, and potential benefits for farm animals.

   - Engage students in a hands-on activity where they identify and categorize the different feed ingredients based on their nutritional properties and suitability for specific classes of farm animals.

4. Discussion and Analysis (30 minutes):

   - Facilitate a group discussion to review the diet formulations created by each group and compare their approaches and ingredient choices.

   - Discuss the importance of ingredient selection, nutrient balance, and feed quality in diet formulation for farm animals.

5. Conclusion and Reflection (15 minutes):

   - Summarize key points from the practical session and highlight the significance of diet formulation in optimizing animal nutrition and performance.

   - Encourage students to reflect on their learning experience and consider how they can apply their knowledge of diet formulation and feed ingredient selection in future livestock production endeavors.

EVALUATION: 1. Teacher evaluates the students based on their performance from the practical.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively